Course title
農学展開研究Ⅲ   [Research expansion in Agricultural Science Ⅲ]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year 1  Semester YearLong 
Course type YearLong  Course code 05th2125
Instructor(s)
福原 敏行   [FUKUHARA Toshiyuki]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Agriculture Office 8-212  Email address

Course description
This course is one of the subject of master's thesis. Through this course, students acquire new research methods and knowledge for further upgrading expertise based on each special field related to master's thesis. Discuss the analysis, consideration, and presenting technique of the research results, acquire the ability to promote research in the special field while evaluating the validity with the supervisor who are different from the main supervisor.
Expected Learning
Students are required to understand scientific logic system on agricultural science and have fundamental knowledge and application which is essential for exploring the subjects, and master the ability to develop them horizontally. With respect to the research ethics, students will compile and publish the research results and investigation by themselves. Also, with high level of professional competence, students will have wide view insightful perspective on social issues.

Corresponding criteria in the Diploma policy:
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Course schedule
1st: Introduction
Exchange information and consult about the relevance to master's thesis research and confirm the research concept with the supervisor. Also check the points for carrying out experiments safely.
2nd to 4th: Construction and implementation of experiments, and data collection and analysis
Study on each research theme under the guidance of a supervising teacher different from the main supervisor. Confirmation of research concepts and plans with the supervisor, information sharing and receiving advice. Through discussions with the supervisor, students will learn how to proceed autonomously.
5th to 6th: Summary and discussion of the results
Analyze and interpret the results obtained from each experiment referring to the previous researches, and discuss to develop into new research. Discuss methods of presenting the novelty of the research to others and the applicability of research through preparing work for papers and presentations.
7th: final presentation
Perform final examination by presentation and question and answer.
Prerequisites
Related to subjects of the thesis, it is a required compulsory subject which is divided into special research A group. Subjects of special study group A open for April enrollment students, enrollees for October should take subjects of special study group B.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Occasionally prepare the latest research papers in the special field
References
Prepare as necessary.
Assessment/Grading
Attitude to work on experiments (50%), experience degree of proficiency (10%), specificity and performance ability of experiments (20%), presentation and final examination (20%)
Message from instructor(s)
Course keywords
Strength the specialty and related fields
Office hours
Monday 12:00-13:00, questions and discussions will be accepted as required. Emails are also available.
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Lecture Language
Japanese
Language Subject
English
Last update
2/17/2020 6:42:42 PM